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fob

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: fob

1
n
short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
2
v
deceive somebody
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: fob
1

n short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest

Synonyms:
watch chain, watch guard
Type of:
chain
a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament

n an adornment that hangs from a watch chain

Type of:
adornment
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

n a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch

Synonyms:
watch pocket
Type of:
vest pocket
a small pocket in a man's vest
2

v deceive somebody

Synonyms:
flim-flam, fox, play a joke on, play a trick on, play tricks, pull a fast one on, trick
Types:
snooker
fool or dupe
Type of:
cozen, deceive, delude, lead on
be false to; be dishonest with
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